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Don’t Let Unrealistic Expectations Ruin Your Christmas {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Daddy loved Christmas. He decorated our tree, played games, and bought nice gifts, especially for Mama. I entered marriage thinking all husbands gave their wives nice Christmas gifts. Being in ministry, I didn’t expect diamonds. But I thought I’d get something...
Take Inventory of Your Testimony This Year-End {The Atlanta Journal-Constitution}
“Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” Jesus Christ’s words in the Sermon of the Mount, Gospel of Matthew. I spent my childhood summer vacations at my grandparents’ farm, located in...
Good News When You’re Waiting {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
"But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.'" (Luke 2:10) Most of the time, we're waiting on good news of some kind. We're checking our inboxes, hoping for the call or the text, and scrolling our...
The Gift of Grace {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
When we think of Christmas gifts, our thoughts ponder what to buy that family member who has everything. Or, the person who is particular in their taste. Perhaps we wonder what treasures lay under the tree for us. But what are those intangible gifts we can offer to...
Perfectionism Leads to Frustration and Stress {The Atlanta Journal-Constitution}
“The pursuit of excellence is gratifying and healthy. The pursuit of perfection is frustrating, neurotic, and a terrible waste of time.” — Edwin Bliss John Quincy Adams is perhaps one of America’s most impressive leaders. No elected official held more prominent...
Patience = Secret Ingredient to Follow God’s Plan {Recharge Wednesday}
The clock showed 5:30 am. I could certainly stay in bed for another hour, but I knew better. I had been trying to fall asleep again for the past hour to no avail. So I dragged my tired self out of bed, thanking God for coffee. “Fortunately,” I thought, “I don’t have...
Don’t Miss the Benefits of Joy and Play {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
"We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” ~ George Bernard Shaw Many of us have experienced great losses in the last two years. I lost two of my friends to cancer; several of my friends lost loved ones in unexpected tragedies;...
Pull Up a Thanksgiving Chair {The Atlanta Journal-Constitution}
Years ago, when our children were still small, I used to put a large glass jar on the kitchen counter at the beginning of November. Beside the jar, I would put a basket filled with strips of paper and a pen. Our thanksgiving exercise consisted of writing one thing we...
The Best Recommendation You Can Make {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
As the holiday season and Black Friday in particular approaches, I'm reminded that we are by nature promoters. In the coming weeks, we're likely to tell family and friends about the brands we like, the best places to find deals, and the recipes we most recommend. Some...
Try This Great Recipe for a Thankful Heart {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Who loves a great recipe? My hand’s raised. Whether it’s our favorite foods or trying something new, recipes assist in the desired result. Even online dish-and-recipe photos pull us in with the promise of achieving success as the cook. Every Thanksgiving, I follow a...
It’s Never Too Late for a Comeback {The Atlanta Journal-Constitution}
History has many accounts of men and women whose work and influence changed the world, but whose beginnings were less than impressive. At the end of their lives, the list of accomplishments undeniably challenged their humble, often failing records as children, which...
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